Jesus Christ The Warrior: "A Call To Arms!"

By Gloria A. Perales

The Bible teaches us that Satan is the father of sinners. We are all sinners, here and now. Surprisingly, Jesus Christ came as a warrior to gather those who are FOR HIM. These are the rebels who will join Him in His cause to divide the kingdom of Satan. He did not come to bring peace on earth, but rather to divide, and to tea

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gotham Books
• Release date: Mar 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9798887751238

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IGNITE THE BLAZING FIRE!

I Pray hoping …

¹⁷ That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him; ¹⁸ And that having the eyes of your heart full of light, you may have knowledge of what is the hope of his purpose, what is the wealth of the glory of his heritage in the saints,¹⁹ And how unlimited is his power to us who have faith, Eph 1:17-19 BBE

²⁴ For our salvation is by hope: … ²⁵ But if we have hope for that which we see not, then we will be able to go on waiting for it. ²⁶ And in the same way the Spirit is a help to our feeble hearts: for we are not able to make prayer to God in the right way; but the Spirit puts our desires into words which are not in our power to say; ²⁷ And he who is the searcher of hearts has knowledge of the mind of the Spirit, because he is making prayers for the saints in agreement with the mind of God.

Ro 8:24-27 BBE

Our Lord desires for us to unite to Him and to make His joy complete.

by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love,

united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Php 2:NASB

The Lord has great plans for us. He loves us! Yet, we see in this world that discord is everywhere. The Lord said that angels of light are devils in disguise, also, ministers of righteousness are devils in disguise. Mat 24:24 says that even the elect might be deceived. Are we ignorant vessels of clay being held captive? Are we blind to the spiritual life that surrounds us. So truly, who are we? Truth must be sought; the Lord reveals. We must remember that only the Lord can cast out Satan. We must trust Jesus and follow Him!

The Lord said He came to divide. We must follow Him and help Him divide. He said that this world is in the power of the evil one. That statement is easy to believe because our world is in turmoil and in much chaos. Many suffer. It is time for ALL BELIEVERS in CHRIST to gather as the Lord requests in 1Cor 1:10! We must Love Unconditionally, Pray, Fast, Repent and Unite.

"Whoever is not with me is against me, and

whoever does not gather with me scatters. Mat 12:30 NIV

The Lord desires to unite Himself to us with the baptism He is anxious to undergo. He will fill us with grace upon grace and no evil thing will be able to touch us and we will sin no more. We will be true children of God and in Him we will truly live, move, and have our being.

I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! "Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division;

Luke 12:49-51 NASB 1995

Years ago, the Lord led me to believe that He is coming in my lifetime. Of course, only He knows when he is coming, nevertheless, perhaps this book contains the spark that ignites or kindles the blazing fire. I hope it will inspire and motivate us to take the first step in faith. The Lord made a covenant saying that He would teach each one of us. We must desire it and reciprocate all that He came to exemplify. If you do not believe, repent in Sackcloth and ashes, and let the Lord teach you too. I am no different than you. Trust In Jesus!

INTRODUCTION

So much has happened in my life. We know the story of doubting Thomas. The Lord said in John 20:29 NKJV Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. I am sure, I am not the only one who has experienced unbelievable spiritual occurrences. In any case, I have been given a great aspiration to proclaim the message in this book. Although it may seem like many messages, really there is not many at all. Our God is a God of simplicity. In the section of Who is Who? and What is What? I hope to bring awareness in the hearts of men of the written Word of God as not normally disclosed. You might be shocked but please read, this is not to condemn but rather to make aware. All questions and answers are supported by scripture usually followed by prayer for the salvation of those who might be lost, or to give us strength to do Gods will, according to that question.

I first repented using sackcloth and ashes in 2004. Afterwards, I was drawn to sleep in sackcloth based on scripture in Joel 1:13. During that time, I believe I was being enlightened as documented in this book. God promises to teach us, in the covenant He made in Hebrews 8:10-12 and Jeremiah 31:33. I have learned that we have been misdirected by leaning on human understanding. In any case, I stopped sleeping in it in 2011 after my mother passed away.

In June 2022, after receiving a phone call by two different publishers regarding the same book in the same week (I wrote in 2010 which was dormant), I felt an urge to sleep in it again. I am amazed, that the Lord began to enlighten me again.

Today in 2023, I believe that sleeping in it gives some sort of clearance for the Lord to teach us. It is sacrificial for us to sleep in it for Our Lord, certainly it is not lush, soft, and comfy. I have grown accustom to it. I believe it is necessary to first repent in it with ashes and then sleep in it. Learning does not always come while under the cloth, the Lord is very creative.

We must desire and want to love and please God more than anything in the World. His desperate desire for us is shown in the passionate love of Christ and His loving death for us. And so, we also must desperately desire to be as Our Father desires: Perfect as Our Father is Perfect, willing to imitate Jesus.

Through Ignorance, we are held captive in a prison that deceives us, by making us feel, say, and do ungodly things. We believe what we feel instead of the truth. We must live by faith and not by sight. The wicked warden is weak, but makes us think otherwise. He is a liar. The only Stronghold we need is Our Great God and by His Holy Spirit we are more than conquerors. We are set free.

Lack of knowledge causes us to perish! Ignorance is the wardens’ strength.

I pray that we will all run the race to attain the grace beyond grace that the Lord desires to give us. I give to you my love in Jesus and Mary! Thank you and may the Lord be your reward.

The following prayer is about me and if you want, then include yourself in this prayer. I need your permission - Please say yes, I beg you! Ask your friends for me to also read and say yes. Thank you!

We must REPENT as if trying to SAVE OUR OWN LIFE!!! Also pleading for the dead!!!

PART I

HOPE IN THE GLORY OF GOD

In our lifetime, have we given the great virtue of Hope the recognition it requires? In Who is Who and What is What? section of this book, we see the great value of hope and I am hoping, you hope with me as one.

For our salvation is by hope. Romans 8:24 BBE

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,

and the sign that the things not seen are true.

Heb 11:1 BBE

But stay alert at all times, praying that you will have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." Luke 21:36 NASB

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation;

continuing instant in prayer; Ro 12:12 KJV

¹⁷Pray without ceasing. ¹⁸In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Thessalonians 5:17 -18 KJV

For in hope we have been saved,

but hope that is seen is not hope;

for who hopes for what he already sees?

But if we hope for what we do not see,

with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Ro 8:2425 NASB

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Ro 15:4 NASB

Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace

through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit. Ro 15:13 BBE

But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. Ps 71:14 KJV

Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live;

And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Ps 119:11

but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts,

always being ready to make a defense to everyone

who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you,

yet with gentleness and reverence; 1Pe 3:15 NASB 1995

And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. 1John 3:NASB

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of

Jesus Christ.

1Pe 1:13NASB 199

THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST ON EARTH

In few words, what can be said to make a difference in our lives? We must remember the life of Christ which we are to live to become like Him. In all He spoke, I would say there are three words of great significance that could give summation of the message of Christ, Our Lord. These words portray the life we are to live to become like Him. They are Each Unconditional: Love, mercy and repentance. We must reciprocate, what He came to demonstrate: His Life. We must do what He has requested of us!

We are certain that we are of God, but

all the world is in the power of the Evil One. 1John5:19 BBE

For our preaching is not about ourselves,

but about Christ Jesus as Lord,

and ourselves as your servants through Jesus. 2Cor 4:5 BBE

For this reason am I loved by the Father,

because I give up my life so that I may take it again.

John 10:17 BBE

Greater love hath no man than this,

that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 KJV

We know the love of God in this way:

because he laid down his life for us.

And so, we must lay down our lives for our brothers

1 John 3:CPDVTSB

We know that no one who has been born of God sins;

but He who was born of God keeps him,

and the evil one does not touch him. 1John 5:18 NASB

⁴Or how can you say to your brother,

‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’

and behold, the log is in your own eye?

You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye,

and then you will see clearly

to take the speck out of your brother’s eye. Mat 7:4-5 NASB 1995

But Jesus, turning to them, said,

Daughters of Jerusalem,

let not your weeping be for me,

but for yourselves and for your children. Luke 23:28BBE

Repent as if to save your life! Use sackcloth and ashes. Forgive everyone both living and dead! Be Merciful! Pray that the Lord will forgive them too!

No one can by any means redeem another

or give God a ransom for him Ps 49:7 NASB

The men of Nineveh will stand up

with this generation at the judgment,

and will condemn it because they repented at the

preaching of Jonah; Mat 12:41 NASB

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JESUS CHRIST THE WARRIOR

He was born in a stable, laid in a manger filled with straw. His Mother’s veil was his blanket. He rode on a donkey. He walked the earth with nowhere to lay his head. He was meek and humble. He came to equip His Army: His Armor includes the Helmet of Salvation, the Belt of truth, the breastplate of Righteousness, our feet Shod with the Gospel of Peace, and He gave us the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.

Who would think, that He came as a warrior?

Yet, He implies it in His Word.

Jesus did not come to bring peace on earth,

He came to divide the kingdom of Satan on earth!

He came to gift to us incorruption and immortality!

He tells us He wants to baptize us. It is a second Pentecost, we will be filled with the Holy Spirit and grace upon grace.

I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

"Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth?

I tell you, no, but rather division; Luke 12:49-51 NASB 1995

He said you are either for me or against me, those who are with me gather, those who are against me scatter. We are like the people ready to stone the prostitute, judging each other, and judging the churches. The body of Christ is scattered filled with pride, selfishness, and self-glory. Their master is money, they need it because it is the master of this world. This world is filled with suffering and so much deception, chaos, and confusion. Who would prefer to live in a world like this, when they can live healthy, worry free, in peace, harmony and love? The Lord said that "no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him" 1Cor 2:9. No man can understand the glory that will behold them. Jesus draws the line on the ground and says let the one without sin cast the first stone.

Let us look at scripture Mark 3:26. It says that if Satan is divided, he will come to an end. Well turn that around, in Satan’s kingdom, Christians are divided and they are coming to an end. Many Christians are persecuted, suffer, and die for their belief in Jesus. Why do they suffer so much, if God is so powerful? The truth is that Satan is victorious because our sinfulness and disobedience is the cause of our own misery. Christians are weak, lacking in faith with contradicting doctrines or beliefs. Christians are in discord complying with Satan’s game. They are like mobsters in clicks or gangs competing against each other, attempting to profit for their own benefit. Christians think in the flesh, not in the spirit. They think their victory is their own. We must repent in sackcloth with use of ashes and allow the Lord to teach us and to be our Victor. He is Our Victor!

Although believers love Jesus, they continue to disobey and have not gathered. We have been stubborn and have taken our own stand believing our ways are the best way, the right way. Truly, there is only ONE way. Jesus said He is the WAY. As believers in Christ, we walk blindfolded, not knowing who we are and as Jesus said on the cross they know not what they do. Many believers do not realize that they are rebels in the kingdom of Satan. They are rebels for Jesus Christ the Warrior. So what does that mean? Ok, let us turn that around, Satan (Lucifer) a good angel at the time gathered with his followers more good angels, together, they rebelled against God and were cast out and down to earth. They became labeled as devils, and Satan became the father of sinners. They lost their beauty and the peace of God left them.

The earth is the kingdom of Satan. This is discussed in Part II of this book. Believers of Jesus Christ are against Satan, they are FOR Christ. Believers are sinners in Satan’s kingdom and because there are so many different doctrines and beliefs, they are in discord. They are scattered and weak. They have not gathered as the Lord has pointed out. Now, it is our turn to form a rebellion. We must gather and rebel against Satan and end his kingdom, so that Our Lord’s Kingdom will come. The Lord tells us how, when, and where, we must desire to obey.

Today, the question is, whose side are you on? Will you be part of the peaceful and loving rebellion? Jesus came to wage WAR WITH THE KINGDOM OF SATAN. Will you join His Army?

And if Satan is at war with himself,

and there is division in him,

he will not keep his place but will come to an end.

Mark 3:26 BBE

53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother-in-law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother-in-law. Luke 12:53 KJV

He speaks about division in families because some will choose to sin and continue in the ways of the devil because they do not know what they do. Other sinners that have been converted to believe in Christ, will be faithful to Christ, until transformation, when they are truly born again, when no evil can touch, harm, or make them to sin.

We must draw the line and stand with Jesus Christ, Our Warrior! He came to convert us and make believers out of us. He taught us love, truth and the way. We must live by faith and not by sight. No matter what the obstacle, stand firm! We must be merciful as He is merciful! He said He desires that all will be saved, perhaps that includes His angels and Satan. Perhaps, we stand in the gap with mercy for them as well. He wants to fill us with grace upon grace with the baptism he is anxious to undergo. We must take the first step!

He says all are guilty! The devil is the father of those who sin. The world is in the power of the evil one. We are all sinners and united to the kingdom of Satan. Sin is the chain that binds us to Satan. If anyone thinks they do not sin, they must read this book to find out who they are. It is important that we help the Lord divide! We must be rebels for Jesus Christ the Warrior. God against Satan!

And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written,

… they are enemies for your sakes: but

…, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.

… Even so have these also now not believed,

that THROUGH YOUR MERCY

THEY ALSO MAY OBTAIN MERCY.

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief,

that he might have mercy upon all. Ro11:26-32 KJV

Our Lord Jesus Christ is our advocate and stands before Our Father in Heaven pleading for our salvation. In following Jesus, we also become the advocate. We plead before Jesus for the salvation of the remaining unbelievers and the dead who may have seemed lost. Standing for them, we hope that they still have a second chance for their salvation; truly hoping that ALL will be saved as Our Lord desires. Imitating Jesus, we surrender ourselves as an advocate for them, pleading to the Lord to be merciful to the lost, the worst of sinners. And we, forgive them too, because they know not what they do or have done, no matter how much they have hurt us or anyone else.

¹⁰ Now I BESEECH YOU, BRETHREN, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and THAT THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. ¹¹ For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. ¹² Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. ¹³ Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 NKJV

The hope of our salvation comes through perfection and there is only one way to be perfect. The Lord left instructions, He is our living instruction sheet; and before He comes, we must follow Jesus:

And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. Luke 14:27 NKJV

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. Mat 16:24 NASB

I always thought that bearing our cross was basically bearing our sufferings. However, it is more than that. To follow Jesus, we truly must be willing to bear the cross for the salvation of others even unto death as Jesus has done. We must do as He has done. He tells us how, when, and where, we must obey.

For the word of the cross seems foolish to those who are

on the way to destruction; but to us who are on the way

to salvation it is the power of God. 1Cor BBE

For it is a sign of grace if a man,

desiring to do right in the eyes of God,

undergoes pain as punishment for something

which he has not done. 1Pe 2:19 BBE

For this reason I make request to you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you will give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give him. Ro 12:1 BBE

We know the love of God in this way:

because he laid down his life for us. And so,

we must lay down our lives for our brothers 1 John 3:15 CPDVTSB

So, who is willing to join the Army of Jesus Christ the Warrior? WHERE? in the Roman Catholic Church, where the lion’s den will form and our love will be tested. The Roman Catholic Church where Jesus promises victory! Peter is the key! WHEN? We must take the first step in faith! HOW? Gather! Love, Repent, Fast, and Pray, Call to Heaven! Unite! Desire to be born of God with the new Pentecost!

He left us instructions; He clearly states that He came to divide the kingdom of Satan and tells us where to unite and how to make His joy complete.

¹⁸And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. ¹⁹And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Mat 16:18-19 KJV

make my joy complete by being of the same mind,

maintaining the same love, united in spirit,

intent on one purpose. Php 2:2 NASB 1995

So, how is it that we can make His joy complete?

•be of the same mind: simply by desiring to demonstrate love as Jesus did, even unto death;

So that as Jesus was put to death in the flesh,

do you yourselves be of the same mind;

for the death of the flesh puts an end to sin; BBE

•maintaining the same love: simply unconditional love, unconditional mercy, unconditional forgiveness;

For to this end also did I write, that I might know

THE PROOF OF YOU,

Whether ye be obedient in all things.

To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also:

For if I forgave anything, to whom I forgave it,

For your sakes forgave I it, in the person of Christ;

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us:

for we are not ignorant of his devices. 2Cor2:9-11 KJV

•united in spirit: by uniting and allowing the Lord to baptize us in Spirit so that we can truly be born again, the Pentecost

But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They said to Him, We are able."

Mat 20:22 NKJV

•intent on one purpose: to be an advocate as Jesus was, for the salvation of the living and the dead, even the worst of sinners. We must plead for their mercy.

For you have been called for this purpose, since

Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example

for you to follow in His steps, 1 Peter 2:21 NASB

¹⁵ And I said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. ¹⁶ But get up and stand on your feet; for this purpose I have appeared to you, to appoint you a minister and a witness not only to the things which you have seen, but also to the things in which I will appear to you; ¹⁷ rescuing you from the Jewish people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you, ¹⁸ to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.’ Acts 26:15-18 NASB

Today, we need to realize that Jesus came to divide the kingdom of Satan, so that Satan’s kingdom will come to an end. He came to wage war. We have not understood the parables, codes, and hints Jesus spoke while on earth. Most preachers have misled us. They have been blind guides, not knowing they are leading souls to destruction, including their own. Much has been hidden from us. We must pray that the Lord will help us to Not Lean on Human understanding, and help us to accept all truth, especially if against things we have been accustomed. Pray that the Lord will lead all of us to the truth. Let us pray and hope that He will be our stronghold helping us to take the first step of faith, unafraid. Believe!

³²nd you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." John 8:32

This earth is Satan’s kingdom, the Lord even said it while on earth. He wants to claim us and the earth as His own! We must gather!

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. KJV

Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world. John 18:36 ESV

We have been blinded by lies. We have believed that we are free indeed, but we are not yet free! By faith, we are free! We live in a world of suffering, turmoil, abuse, deception and lies.

We have been standing in the sidelines. The Lord does not want us to fight with swords, guns, knives, or any carnal weapon. He does not want us to protest any harm inflicted upon us. He tells us to let them slap us on both cheeks. We do not have to stay and tolerate such behavior; we can do as Jesus did. We can leave simply to avoid, as Jesus did and pray for them.

Does the severity of the sin matter, we are all sinners? According to the word of God, the devil is the father of sinners. Jesus loves us no matter how sinful we are. Did the severity of sin matter to Jesus? Probably not, He came to save everyone. Salvation is of utmost importance and Jesus demonstrated that. He loves us just the way we are, yet tells us to sin no more. This can be done only with His grace, but we must desire it and try. We must be willing to give ourselves as Jesus did, forgiving, loving unconditionally, and demonstrating true mercy in every circumstance.

The point here, is that the Lord desires everyone to be saved. We must partake in unconditional love and mercy and advocate as Jesus did. He is calling everyone to repentance. He is making everyone aware of their sins.

We will truly be set free when the Army of God gathers, at which time our love will be tested and Our Protector and Our Victor, Jesus, will heal us and do all He has promised.

He wants to claim the earth as His own. Let us crown Him King and Lord of all. Let us bring forth the Royal Diadem and Exalt His majesty and omnipotence. Let us submit to His desire to save all, and do as He has asked. The weapons of our warfare are mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. We are strengthened with unity, prayer without ceasing, unconditional love, forgiveness, and unconditional mercy. We must desire to fight the battle with Him, by standing still and knowing that He is with us! He will fight the battle, not us, we are only vessels of clay submitting to the power